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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,615

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $23,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,740

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $21,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4
Trim2.5L3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,915 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $17,040 $37,625 $46,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Wood trim   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 0 975 975
Options (change) 0 885 885
Destination 700 825 825
Total Price $18,615 $42,500 $52,200
Total Invoice $17,740 $39,335 $48,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,425
Model Year200920082008
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4
Trim2.5L3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6430, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$18,615$42,500$52,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,345-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,615$40,155$49,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,300
Total Invoice$17,740$39,335$48,260
Adjustments for Features0-2,170-2,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,740$37,165$45,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,557

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year200920082008
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4
Trim2.5L3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$800$3,145$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,345$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,170-2,538

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092008
ModelNew BeetleZ4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in98.2 in
Length161.1 in161.9 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height59.0 in49.9 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft39.2 ft3

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